Coalesce (ko-al-es'). The union of two or more parts or things.

Collapse (kol-laps'). A state of extreme prostration and depression with
failure of circulation.

Colon (ko'lon). That part of the large intestine which extends from the
caecum to the rectum.

Colostrum (ko-los'trum). The first fluid secreted by the "breast" (mammary
gland) after confinement.

Colliquative (kol-liq'wah-tuv). Characterized bv an excessive fluid
discharge.

Collyrium (kol-lir'e-um). An eye-wash.

Coma (ko'mah). Profound stupor occurring during a disease or after a
severe injury.

Comatose (ko'mat-os). Pertaining to or affected with coma.

Combustion (kom-bust'yun). Burning; rapid oxidation with emission of heat.

Concussion (kon-kush'un). A violent jar or shock, or a condition resulting
from it.

Concretion (kon-kre'shun). A calculus or inorganic mass in a natural
cavity or in the tissues of an organism.

Condiment (kon'di-ment). A seasoner.

Condyle (kon'dil). The rounded eminence at the joint (articular) end of
a bone.

Confluent (kon-flu'ent). Becoming merged together.

Congenital (kon-jen'it-al). Existing at or before birth.

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Congestion (kon-gest'jun). Excessive or abnormal accumulation of blood in
a part.

Conjunctiva (kon-junk-ti'vah). The delicate membrane that lines the
eyelids and covers the eyeball.

Constipation (kon-stip-a'shun). Infrequent or difficult evacuation of
feces (bowel material).

Constriction (kon-strik'shun). A constricted part or place. Tight feeling.

Contagious (kon-ta'jus). Propagated by contagion or by immediate contact
or effluvia.

Contusion (kon-tu-zhun). A bruise.

Contamination (kon-tam-in-a'shun.) Infection of the person or of matter by
contact.

Convalescence (kon-val-es'ens). Getting well after an illness.

Convoluted (kon'va-lut-cd). Rolled together or coiled.

Convulsion (kon-vul'shun). A violent involuntary contraction or series of
contractions of the voluntary muscles.

Cordial (kord'yel). Stimulating the heart; invigorating.

Cornea (kor'neah). The transparent anterior portion of the eyeba